Friends & Friendships A true Blessing

Today, in this ever evolving world – the one thing that has remained constant is change. The way we make friends and develop friendships has also changed. The demands of everyday life leave little time to nurture existing friendships, let alone develop new friends.




Thankfully the same technology that has aided in the creation of these demands has also provided us with the tools to maintain existing friendships and make new friends virtually.

Not only has technology enabled people with demanding careers and lives to remain connected with friends and family, it has also opened doors for persons who are not able to get out and meet people due to illness, injury, aging or social issues – develop virtual friends and friendships.

Over the past few months I have discovered first hand just how much impact people whom I have never met can have on me. Their words of understanding (sharing their own ups and downs), encouragement and support although virtual and from strangers, have the same power, as if they were being spoken by a known friend. As odd as this may sound, I truly feel that I would be letting them down if I was to just give-up. Somehow these strangers give me the strength to keep going; to continue writing and sharing my experience in hopes that it will help others in similar situations.




A lot of these “strangers” as I get to know them and their story through regularly reading their posts or by the comments they leave me – have become friends – yes ,virtual – but to me they are no less of a friend, then the friends I see face to face. There are many who occupy my thoughts (just as if I had met them in person) wishing them well with a particular challenge or if they haven’t posted for a while, I hope they are doing ok. Some who I know are going through very difficult times – I often say an extra little prayer for them and their family.

I feel blessed and honoured that my virtual friend, Suburban Princess has become a Friend and we are on our way to developing a great friendship. Not only are we learning how similar our interests are, we also have similar aspirations in life. I’m learning so much from this wonderful person. A few of the things I treasure in our friendship: SP is very thoughtful and has real manners and etiquette – something that I’m working on getting back. The other day when I was having a less than smooth day – it completely became brighter, Miss SP – had sent

me a wonderful card, her words and the little extra touches brighten my day, brought me to tears and made me smile (I can’t say why I smiled – as I am not able to let SP know – but in the next few days I’m sure she’ll understand).

To all my Virtual Friends – know how much you are appreciated!!! Through your inspiring posts, I’m learning so much. Know that you are all helping me to find my way in creating a new"me" & life. I hope I have the honour and pleasure of getting to meet more of you in person, over time. In the meantime I look forward to developing Virtual Friendships with you as we get to know each other better with each click on the keyboard.